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lexical meaning

 

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Noun lexical meaning has 1 sense
  1. lexical meaning - the meaning of a word that depends on the nonlinguistic concepts it is used to express
    --1 is a kind of
    meaning, significance, signification, import
    --1 is a part of content word, open-class word

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Lexical Meaning

Definition:

The lexical meaning, also known as the denotative meaning, refers to the literal and dictionary definition of a word or phrase. It represents the basic, straightforward meaning of a word, without any additional connotations or associations.

Example Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The lexical meaning of the word "cat" is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal.
  2. Students often struggle to understand the lexical meanings of unfamiliar words.

Adjective:

  1. In this context, the lexical meaning of "happy" is synonymous with feeling joy or contentment.
  2. The lexical meaning of the adjective "tall" implies a greater height than average.

Verb:

  1. The lexical meaning of the verb "run" is to move swiftly on foot.
  2. Understanding the lexical meanings of verbs is crucial for language learners.

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